According to international relations analysts and political theory, there are two kinds of power: Hard Power and Soft Power. Gunships, nuclear weapons and capable standing military fall squarely under hard power, while Diplomacy lies quietly under the banner of soft Power. We would be remiss not to acknowledge that both kinds of power wield palpable…
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On Entropy: The Shifting World
As children, sometimes the most asinine things earn our attention. At least in the old days they did, back when children played with toys that didn’t talk back or require a lithium battery to operate. One of those old affects was the proverbial spinning top. An awkward space-ship looking toy that, with the right torque…
Saving the Dollar: Shifting Priorities in a Dying Monetary System.
It looks like China has beat the U.S. to the punch once again, devaluing its currency to just above its customary 7:1 ratio. The move is key in the equilibrium of the money ratios that determine the costs of goods and services. It is key to view the developments with the understanding that U.S. talks…
Saving Your Self: Social Media
The US has the highest social media penetration of any country. but the U.S is not alone, now more than ever, people around the world are logging on.
Dirty Little Secrets of Social Media’s Back Alley
But, then the algorithms changes just kept changing. From Google, to Facebook, to Instagram, Twitter and more, it became harder to find what you wanted or to even see posts and shares from people you actually followed…
Plan of Attack: Making Social Media, social again.
Your Social Brand: Consider your social media interactions as a part of your personal brand. Ask a friend or relative look through your social media and tell you their impressions. This will help you understand better how you come across on social media. Having your social media appraised annually by a friend, family member or professional is a good idea.
Social Media Survival Guide
As a communications professional and social media manager, I often see all of the positives that social media can bring. I engage on social media primarily for business and I am always thrilled about my results. Even in my personal social media account, I made a decision to change my strategy from aggregating a large…
The Economics of Dominance: A New World Order
Just when it seemed a comprise had been reached between China and the US on trade; there was the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou. Arrested in Canada for extradition on December 1, Meng faces charges levied by the US Justice Department. The unusual case has come under scrutiny and garnered nervous murmurs from sectors…
Why You Need to Travel
Few people realize how powerful stepping outside of your comfort zone can be. We’ve accustomed ourselves to always doing predictable things that complement our abilities and our worldview. However, travel, if taken with the right attitude can have a transformational effect on your politics, your ideas about culture, society, people and values. According to the…
Australia Focuses On Northern Region for Growth
In April, Australia held its second Ministerial Forum on Northern Development to continue firming plans to create new commercial and private opportunities in Northern Australia. Since it’s inception in 2016, the initiative has accomplished 34 of its 51 commitments outlined in the “Developing Northern Australia White Paper.” “Our $700 million Northern Australia Roads Program and…
EdTech to Bolster Educational Achievement in Guatemala, Developing Economies
Guatemala recently rolled out a new education program launched by its Ministry of Education which allows Guatemalans from ages 13 to adult, both at home and abroad to continue their education. The program, Programa Nacional de Educación Alternativa –Pronea, allows students to participate in distance learning and earn formal certifications. Education like all other sectors…
Turkey: Innovative Trade Hub of the Future
In 2013 Turkey’s Simplified Customs Corridor with Russia amassed a trade volume of $100 million dollars, by 2015 the trade volume had rose by nearly 50 percent to 142 million dollars. The rise in trade volume for this voluntary agreement signed in 2008 helps exporting companies simplify customs procedures. Due to its key position in…
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